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One of the lessons from Taxocracy is that using the tax code…

One of the lessons from Taxocracy is that using the tax code for industrial policy leads to dependent businesses and fragile markets that cannot survive on their own without tax subsidies. Therefore, while it will likely hurt certain types of green energy firms, eliminating the green energy subsidies that were part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is good tax policy.  

Tariffs are taxes imposed by one country on goods imported f…

Tariffs are taxes imposed by one country on goods imported from another country. If the U.S. imposes a new 20% tariff on all imported goods, then U.S.-produced goods are “tax favored” relative to imported goods and will bear an implicit tax. Therefore, if foreign goods are suddenly 20% more expensive due to increased tariffs, then it is likely that the price of U.S. goods will increase. 

The nurse is caring for a client who has refused to take an…

The nurse is caring for a client who has refused to take an oral medication. The nurse tells the client that the nurse will hold the client down and give the medication by injection if the client doesn’t take the oral medication. The nurse then takes the client’s bathrobe so that the client will have to remain in the room. Which intentional torts has this nurse committed? Select all that apply.